To some extent, this is obvious. McCaffrey is more valuable as a receiver rather than a traditional rough-nosed Carolina running back.

Then again, Jonathan Stewart had a brutal 2017 season. He averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and did not have the same burst he used to. If Stewart’s struggles continue in 2018, it may force Turner’s hand to make McCaffrey the go-to guy.

Perhaps the Panthers believe former fullback Mike Tolbert and think Cameron Artis-Payne will have a big year in Turner’s offense. Even if that’s the case, the team would be well-served to use one of its draft picks on a downhill rusher to round out the depth chart at running back.